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US President Trump says he can trust Iranians – ABC News
April 17, 2026
US President Trump says he can trust Iranians – ABC News
Ethereum Weekly Price Forecast: Easing geopolitical pressure pushes ETH above $2,400
April 17, 2026
Ethereum Weekly Price Forecast: Easing geopolitical pressure pushes ETH above $2,400
Singapore: CPI seen higher on energy shock – DBS
April 17, 2026
Singapore: CPI seen higher on energy shock – DBS
Silver Price Forecast: Bullish and poised to close above $81
April 17, 2026
Silver Price Forecast: Bullish and poised to close above $81
AI: Competitive edge debate – UBS
April 17, 2026
AI: Competitive edge debate – UBS

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China: Policy easing expectations trimmed – DBS

China: Policy easing expectations trimmed – DBS

DBS Group Research economists highlight that China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth accelerated to 5.0% year-on-year, driven by strong external demand and resilient industrial production, while domestic demand in consumption, investment and credit stayed weak.

April 17, 2026
Silver Price Forecast: Bullish and poised to end above $81

Silver Price Forecast: Bullish and poised to end above $81

April 17, 2026
Bitcoin, crypto market surge as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Bitcoin, crypto market surge as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

The general crypto market surged 4% on Friday, adding over $100 billion in value following Iran's announcement that it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships for the duration of the ongoing ceasefire between the US and Iran.

April 17, 2026
Asia FX: De-escalation hopes support regional currencies – MUFG

Asia FX: De-escalation hopes support regional currencies – MUFG

MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan notes that improved diplomatic signals in the Middle East have boosted risk sentiment, softening the US Dollar (USD) and supporting Asian FX. However, high US front-end yields still underpin the Dollar, and bond markets remain cautious.

April 17, 2026
Gold surges past $4,850 as Hormuz reopening crushes the US Dollar

Gold surges past $4,850 as Hormuz reopening crushes the US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) price rallies on Friday ahead of the weekend, breaking past the $4,850 level and rising more than 1.50%, as the US-Iran conflict seems to be de-escalating after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflationary pressures worldwide.

April 17, 2026
Forecasting the upcoming week: Hormuz uncertainty keeps markets on edge as USD softens

Forecasting the upcoming week: Hormuz uncertainty keeps markets on edge as USD softens

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is losing momentum near 98.00 as safe-haven demand fades on the reopening news, but downside remains limited amid lingering geopolitical risks.

April 17, 2026
Fed’s Waller: Will closely watch jobs data for growing signs of stress

Fed’s Waller: Will closely watch jobs data for growing signs of stress

Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve (Fed), speaks about the economic outlook and monetary policy at Auburn University in Alabama on Friday. He stated that the break-even rate for the job market is currently likely around zero.

April 17, 2026
PBoC: Targeted easing over broad cuts – DBS

PBoC: Targeted easing over broad cuts – DBS

DBS Group Research expects the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) to keep the 1-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.00% as Chinese growth has firmed and price dynamics improved. The report notes external demand is supporting industrial activity while domestic momentum is uneven.

April 17, 2026

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